logistics

Logistics is generally the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation. In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet requirements of customers or corporations.

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Blue Yonder Adds Reverse Logistics Solutions With Doddle Acquisition

Blue Yonder Adds Reverse Logistics Solutions With Doddle Acquisition
Blue Yonder Adds Reverse Logistics Solutions With Doddle Acquisition
November 13, 2023  |  Partnerships

Supply chain solutions provider Blue Yonder closed its previously announced acquisition of Doddle, a technology business focused on first- and last-mile logistics. With the acquisition,...

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FourKites Launches Inbound Order and Shipment Management Solution
FourKites Launches Inbound Order and Shipment Management Solution
November 09, 2023  |  B2B Payments

FourKites added a new Inbound Visibility solution to its supply chain visibility platform. The solution aims to enhance end-to-end, shipment– and order-level insights across suppliers,...

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TikTok Creating Its Own eCommerce Fulfillment Network
TikTok Creating Its Own eCommerce Fulfillment Network
November 08, 2023  |  eCommerce

TikTok is establishing a warehouse and fulfillment network to boost its eCommerce operations. As a report Tuesday (Nov. 7) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) noted, this move...

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FedEx Nudges Pilots to Airline Jobs Amid Shipping Lull
FedEx Nudges Pilots to Airline Jobs Amid Shipping Lull
November 06, 2023  |  Shipping

With shipping rates down, FedEx is telling its pilots to seek employment elsewhere. More specifically, the freight company is encouraging pilots to look for work...

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Supply Chain Tech Startups Seek Alternatives as VC Funding Slows
Supply Chain Tech Startups Seek Alternatives as VC Funding Slows
November 02, 2023  |  Startups

Supply chain technology startups are reportedly facing a challenging environment as venture capital (VC) firms reduce funding for these companies. The decline in investor support,...

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Report: Flexport Works to Rebuild Customer Trust After Complaints
Report: Flexport Works to Rebuild Customer Trust After Complaints
November 02, 2023  |  Shipping

Flexport, a San Francisco-based shipping startup, is reportedly facing skepticism from important customers and a drop in revenue. This follows complaints about issues like canceled...

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Report: Flexport Looks to Snap Up Convoy’s Tech
Report: Flexport Looks to Snap Up Convoy’s Tech
October 29, 2023  |  Supply Chain

Supply chain logistics firm Flexport is reportedly in discussions to purchase freight startup Convoy’s technology. The acquisition, if successful, would bolster Flexport’s move into the U.S....

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Amazon Online Sales Bounce 7%, Subscriptions Surge 14%, Customers Still ‘Trade Down’ 
Amazon Online Sales Bounce 7%, Subscriptions Surge 14%, Customers Still ‘Trade Down’ 
October 26, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon’s third quarter results showed a rebound in online sales, with a 7% growth rate doubled by the 14% gain in subscription-related revenues. Earnings materials...

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